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Mixed C4 Acetylenes Petroleum Fraction from Germany

Mixed C4 acetylenes (1-butyne, 2-butyne, vinylacetylene) recovered from petroleum acetylene processes. HTS 2901.29.10 covers these unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons with triple bonds derived from natural gas liquids. Used in vinylacetylene-based synthetic rubber intermediates.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Stabilizer package specification (typically 0.1% tertiary amine) mandatory

• Cylinder valve outlet compatibility testing required due to acetylenic corrosivity

• Explosion risk; specify max 50% concentration in solvent for safe transport